Indications show that the 20" lightweight configuration is not going to be available any more. I was getting them as barrel actions from Brownells and as complete rifles from Davidson's (Gallery of Guns), and from Buds Guns. Gallery of Guns only lists the heavy barrel, Brownells says that the 20" lightweight version is discontinued, and Buds Guns only has a few left.
I did a lot of research before landing on the Howa 20" lightweight as a hunting rifle. Wouldn't you know it, that is one that they then choose to cut
It would really be a shame. The 20" lightweight is great for hunting. You don't really worry about your barrel heating up when hunting. You are more concerned about weight. For having a 20" barrel, they are surprisingly small and light. It is considerably lighter than my 18" Grendel AR. The AR is 9 pounds with scope and sling (unloaded, no mag). The Howa is 7.5 pounds unloaded with scope and sling.
I did a lot of research before landing on the Howa 20" lightweight as a hunting rifle. Wouldn't you know it, that is one that they then choose to cut
It would really be a shame. The 20" lightweight is great for hunting. You don't really worry about your barrel heating up when hunting. You are more concerned about weight. For having a 20" barrel, they are surprisingly small and light. It is considerably lighter than my 18" Grendel AR. The AR is 9 pounds with scope and sling (unloaded, no mag). The Howa is 7.5 pounds unloaded with scope and sling.
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